Apply for a Coinbase Card

Are you a Coinbase Card holder in the EU or UK?

This article is specific to Coinbase Card for the US. If you need support for Coinbase Card for the EU, please see this help article. If you need support for Coinbase Card for the UK, please see this help article.

With Coinbase Card, U.S. residents (excluding Hawaii) can spend crypto (including USDC) and US dollars wherever Visa Cards are accepted. It can be used for both cash and crypto transactions.

There’s no application fee or credit check during the application process.

Eligible users can earn rewards by using the Coinbase Card for spending. The more you use it, the more rewards you accumulate over time.

Eligibility

To be eligible for Coinbase Card in the US:

  • Reside in the US (excluding Hawaii)

  • Have a valid Coinbase account

  • Complete identity verification during the application process

    • We may need to collect your Social Security Number, Form W2, and other identifying documents to comply with financial regulations.

  • Agree to the Coinbase Card legal terms

Apply

To apply through Coinbase.com or the Coinbase mobile app:

  1. Sign in to your Coinbase.com account or access the Coinbase mobile app.

  2. Select Card from the navigation bar.

  3. Follow the prompts to apply for your Coinbase Card.

    1. You'll be asked to verify your address, agree to legal disclosures, and select a currency to earn rewards.

  4. Once you sign up, you'll be able to use your virtual card right away or order a physical card to use in person or at an ATM.

Delivery

If you'd like to order a physical card via the Coinbase mobile app, you'll be asked to verify your information as well as set up your PIN. Once completed, you’ll receive your physical card in 2-3 weeks. In the meantime, you can start using your virtual card in the Coinbase mobile app.

If you have not received your Coinbase Card 3 weeks after applying or a notification of it's expected arrival, please request to have a new card sent to you by following the directions under the Request a new card section of the Manage your Coinbase Card article.

The Coinbase Card is issued by Pathward N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. The Coinbase Card is powered by Marqeta.

  1. Coinbase will automatically convert all cryptocurrency to US Dollars and transfer the funds to your Coinbase Card (less conversion fees) for use in purchases and ATM withdrawals.

  2. Crypto rewards are an optional Coinbase offer. 

  3. Standard data charges may apply.

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